Domenico A. Caltabiano
Arlington
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Heart and Kidney Unit
Children's National Hospital
Washington, DC, USA
08.2025 - Current
- Provide specialized, high-acuity care to pediatric patients with complex cardiac, renal, and transplant conditions in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and specialists to implement individualized care plans and optimize patient outcomes.
- Develop proficiency in sterile technique, surgical site preparation, and post-anesthesia recovery monitoring to support seamless transitions between the OR and inpatient settings.
- Monitor and assess patients' hemodynamic stability, fluid balance, and response to medications and treatments.
- Administer intravenous medications, blood products, and continuous infusions with precision and adherence to safety and aseptic protocols.
- Utilize evidence-based practice to support clinical decision-making and enhance quality of care.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, treatment, plans, and discharge instruction to promote continuity of care.
Nurse Trainee, Heart and Kidney Unit
Children's National Hospital
Washington, DC
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted in delivering patient care under supervision, ensuring comfort and safety for pediatric patients.
- Supported nursing staff with daily tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency in busy clinical settings.
- Participated in patient assessments, documenting vital signs and observations accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical supplies, contributing to a safe environment for patients.
- Engaged in continuous learning through training sessions and shadowing experienced nurses to enhance skills.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Conway School of Nursing
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC05-2025
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Telemetry and ECG Interpretation
- Infection Control
- Sterile Field Maintenance
- Medical Charting
- Computer Literacy
- Cardiac and Renal Care Management
- Postoperative and Preoperative Care
- Compassion
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient and Family Education
- Teamwork & Dependability
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management & Stamina
- Ethics & Confidentiality
- Commitment to Professional Development
Certification
- Registered Nurse, District of Columbia Board of Nursing,
- BLS / First Aid / AED, American Heart Association, 2026-12-01
- PEARS Provider, American Heart Association, 2024-11-01
- Immunizations: Best Practice Guidelines, CDC, 2023-08-01
- Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, 2023-08-01
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Heart and Kidney Unit
Children's National Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Nurse Trainee, Heart and Kidney Unit
Children's National Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Conway School of Nursing
Catholic University of America